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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.79, 14,207.73 and 2,546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.79, 14,207.73 and 2,546.29 is: 3,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.79 : 14,207.73 = 2,546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.79/14,207.73 = 2,546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.79x = 14,207.73 × 2,546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.79x = 36,177,000.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,177,000.82/9,471.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.45

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